RESUME
SKILLS
Flat pattern drafting
Alterations/tailoring
Draping
Industrial machine operation
Millinery
Distressing
Corsetry
Dancewear
Dyeing and painting
Hand embroidery
Costume props
Russian fluency
EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts Amherst — Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with focus in Costume Design/Technology, 2014
EXPERIENCE
Sew Crafty Studio, Chicago, IL — Sewing Instructor
10/2014 - present
Taught ages 6 to adult machine and hand sewing, garment production, pattern alterations, draping, basic tailoring, and fashion history
Developed lesson plans and sourced materials for classes of 5 - 20 students
Drafted patterns for clothing, accessories, home goods, and plush toys
Maintained and repaired various domestic sewing machines
Cobalt Street, Chicago, IL — Stitcher
10/2019 - 04/2021
Assembled garments made primarily from knitwear
Chicago Mascots, Chicago, IL — Stitcher
09/2018 - 05/2019
Built apparel, accessories, and structural foundations for mascot suits
Drafted patterns for garments and alterations
Worked primarily with lycra, spandex, vinyl, fur, athletic mesh, and dancewear
Operated industrial overlocker, walking foot, coverstitch, and straight stitch machines
Robotique, Chicago, IL — Owner/Operator
05/2011 - present
Designed, drafted, and constructed apparel and home goods for web store
Constructed custom apparel and costumes for freelance clients
Maintained an online storefront with varied selection of made to order products
Photographed and edited all product photos
Designed all branding and logos
UMass Amherst, Amherst, MA — Head of Wardrobe
10/2013 - 12/2013
Mentored wardrobe crew on proper care and maintenance of costumes and dressing rooms
Created and managed inventory of all costume pieces
Pre-set costumes, dressed actors, and executed quick changes for cast of 10-15
Completed alterations and repairs on short notice